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Elgasser Family History

Elgasser Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Elsasser, Lasser, Gasser, Engesser, Eliassen, Elsaesser, Glasser

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Where is the Elgasser family from?

You can see how Elgasser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elgasser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elgasser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Elgasser families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Elgasser's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Elgasser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elgasser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elgasser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elgasser. 100% of Elgasser men worked as an Operator. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Elgasser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elgasser census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Elgasser. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Elgasser. For the veterans among your Elgasser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elgasser lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Elgasser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Elgasser in 1968 was 75, and 55 in 2000.

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